NOW is the time to apply for the November 2011 District of Excellence! The District of Excellence Distinction in School Nutrition is awarded to school nutrition programs that have successfully documented their program has met or exceeded the best practice standards set by the School Nutrition Association. The District of Excellence applications are reviewed by an expert peer review panel. The deadlines for the November 2011 District of Excellence are as follows:

• Intent to apply is due by November 1, 2011 (Please send your intent to apply by e-mail to Ruth Bennett.
• Application deadline is November 30, 2011. Applicants must send in a completed binder in the mail to SNA and complete the online portion of the application by November 30, 2011.

FAQs

How to Apply

It is strongly recommended that you complete the Keys Express online self-assessment before applying for District of Excellence: Scores should be as close to 100% as possible.

Review the District of Excellence application instructions (including the instructions for completing the application binder):

Complete the District of Excellence Online Application

For more information, please contact Ruth Bennett.